Issue 4.5
Features
Open Roads, Closing Wounds
By Charles Mandel
With the help of a ride through Europe, Canadian veterans confront the effects of recent conflicts.
Be a Cycling Snowbird
By Cheryl Madliger
Improve your fitness and skills with an off-season training camp.
The Celebrated Mountain Biker
By Kirsten Frattini
Canada honours Alison Sydor’s successful career on the trails and road.
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Departments
The Scene
Cycling Celebrity
Filmmaker Rob Stewart
by Matthew Pioro
Svein Tuft
by Rob Sturney
U.S. Border Crossing
by Larry Humber
2013 National Champions
by Dean Campbell
Mountain Bike School
by Cheryl Madliger
After the Bike Accident
by Larry Humber
Books and DVDs
Fit & Healthy Pregnancy; Tour de France 100 (x2)
Canadian Club
Northern Bush Rastas
by Dean Campbell
Crankology
Cut your teeth in cycling
by James “Cranky” Ramsay
Rookie Roadie
The search for the right coach
by Bart Egnal
48 Hours
Winnipeg’s cycling for all seasons
by Jeff Bartlett
Guest Chef
Jonathan Shepheard’s caramelized banana oatmeal
by Matthew Pioro
Nutrition
Smoothie move
by Matthew Kadey
Training
Training Tips
Maximizing fitness on minimal time
by Stephen Cheung
Technique
Cyclocross tips from champion Lars van der Haar
by Keir Plaice
Maintenance
Setting your pneumatic suspension
by Barry Fraser
Destination
On Colombia’s Long Climbs with Very Happy Riders
Easy-going riding in a landscape that fosters pros.
by Jeff Douglas
Gear
Road
Specialized S-Works Ruby
Comfort with a competitive edge
Cannondale Synapse Hi-Mod Black Inc.
Tough on the outside, smooth on the inside
Bianchi Oltre XR
The celeste speed machine
Trail
Marin Team CXR 29er Pro XT
An XC race machine that climbs quickly and flows over obstacles
Cross Country Race Whips
Three machines for speeding down singletrack
Rapide Fire
Saddle Up (or Down)
Four height-adjustable posts that set your seat on the fly
2014 Gear Preview
A look ahead to the bikes and accessories that are coming to a shop near you